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Sad ending for post offices
Published 9 January 2009
IT was the end of the line for some of Tynedale’s post offices this week as eight of the district’s services were closed.
Retail slump hits Hexham
Published 9 January 2009
TWO skips outside the dying Woolworths store in Hexham last week said it all as the recession began to bite on Tynedale’s high streets.
Backers line up after Tynedale FM’s debut
Published 9 January 2009
TYNEDALE FM's last broadcast under its temporary licence went out on Christmas Eve – but it doesn’t aim to be off air for long.
Record month for hotel
Published 9 January 2009
DESPITE predictions that the global credit crunch would prompt people to hold on to their money this Christmas, it seems one Tynedale hotel has bucked the trend.
Pub reopens its doors under new ownership
Published 9 January 2009
A CORBRIDGE pub which closed suddenly during the summer is now back open for business with a new look and new owners at the helm.
Kielder art work gets go-ahead at second try
Published 9 January 2009
PLANS have been approved for a new artwork at Kielder Water at the second attempt.
Vulnerable face charges hike under new council
Published 9 January 2009
THE elderly could be hardest hit as the new Northumberland unitary council puts together its first budget.
News in brief
Published 9 January 2009
OVINGTON Parish Council has been awarded £1,700 from the money Tynedale Council earned for its better places strategy.
Van to replace eight post offices
Published 9 January 2009
ONE man and a van have been drafted in to take over the network of eight village post offices axed across Tynedale.
News in brief
Published 9 January 2009
THE newest addition to Corbridge’s Old Bakery Yard is a traditional gentleman’s barber’s shop.
Lady Rippon dies suddenly at 84
Published 9 January 2009
THE widow of former Hexham Tory MP and Cabinet Minister Geoffrey Rippon, Lady Ann Rippon, has died at the age of 84.
Slaley news
Published 9 January 2009
A HAPPY New Year from both your Slaley correspondents, and we hope your 2009 Slaley Show calendar is filling up nicely with dates reflecting all the activities that our parish puts on.
Newbrough news
Published 9 January 2009
HAPPY New Year. I hope 2009 proves to be a happy, healthy and peaceful year for everyone.
Horsley news
Published 9 January 2009
THE management at the Crown and Anchor in Horsley has arranged a disco for the evening of Saturday, January 17. There is no admission charge for this event.
Hexhamshire news
Published 9 January 2009
THE annual football match, or more like annual scramble, was held on Sunday, December 28, on the parish field.
Haydon Bridge news
Published 9 January 2009
FAMILY service will take place at the Methodist church on Sunday at 10am. Valerie Anthony from Newcastle will lead the service. All are welcome and refreshments will be served after the service.
Upper North Tyne news
Published 9 January 2009
THE Anglers’ Arms in Kielder has long been an important social hub in the community. Over the years a succession of landlords have made their mark on the old building, but none more so than the present proprietors, Teresa Colbert and Chris Berry.
Wark news
Published 9 January 2009
MEMBERS of the parish council have asked me to mention the issue of dogs and the village green this week.
Bellingham news
Published 9 January 2009
THERE seems to be action at last on the long-mooted transfer of the Co-op from its poky premises in Manchester Square to the eyesore that is the vacant Premier Store.
Humshaugh news
Published 9 January 2009
THE village hall recently had a food hygiene inspection by an official from Tynedale Council. Our facilities were regarded as very good.
